Inpatient Abdominal & Vascular Nurse – Postop Care

Aura Health; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health in Blacksburg, VA, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Abdominal Vascular and Compression Unit to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care to patients with abdominal and vascular conditions.

You'll conduct comprehensive assessments, administer medications, manage IVs and drains, monitor post-surgical patients, and collaborate with surgeons and interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes. Education for patients and families and adherence to safety standards are essential.

Qualifications

• Current nursing licensure and relevant clinical experience.
• Strong assessment, medication administration, and patient education skills.
• Ability to interpret labs, manage IVs, and monitor post-surgical patients effectively.
• Excellent collaboration and communication abilities within multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to safety, quality care, and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based nursing care to patients with abdominal and vascular conditions.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and administer medications.
• Manage IVs and drains, interpret lab results, and monitor post-surgical patients.
• Collaborate with surgeons and interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families about treatments and care plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support quality and safety initiatives.
• Precept new staff and foster a compassionate, team-oriented environment focused on continuous learning.

Skills

Nursing licensure

Clinical experience

Assessment skills

Medication administration

IV management

Labs interpretation

Post-surgical care

Team collaboration

Patient education

Job description

Aura Health in Blacksburg, VA, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Abdominal Vascular and Compression Unit to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care to patients with abdominal and vascular conditions.

You'll conduct comprehensive assessments, administer medications, manage IVs and drains, monitor post-surgical patients, and collaborate with surgeons and interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes. Education for patients and families and adherence to safety standards are essential.